Policy Perspective
Federal_Research_Policy_-_Recommendations_to_the_NRC_January_2011
The document, authored by David Kennedy and representing the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), presents a series of recommendations to the National Research Council (NRC) aimed at reforming federal research policy and regulatory structures as they pertain to U.S. research unive
Federal_Funding_Agency_Limitations_on_Cost_Reimbursement
The document, authored by the COGR Costing Committee, addresses the issue of inconsistent and arbitrary federal agency limitations on cost reimbursement for research conducted at U.S. universities and affiliated institutions. The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing leading research universities, highlights how such inconsistencies—where agencies impose funding restrictions beyon
Federal_Funding_Agency_Limitations_on_Cost_Reimbursement_Appendix
The document, authored by the COGR Costing Committee and published in 2010, provides a detailed analysis of various arbitrary cost reimbursement policies imposed by federal funding agencies that impact research institutions’ ability to recover full costs associated with federally funded research and projects. It highlights specific examples from multiple agencies, such as NIH, NSF, NASA, the Depar
University_and_Veterans_Joint_Appointments
This document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations, examines the complexities and federal policy considerations involved in joint faculty appointments between universities—particularly academic medical centers (AMCs)—and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The report outlines challenges associated with compensation, effort reporting, and compliance when faculty hold appointments
Finances of Research Universities - 2008
This paper, published by COGR in March 2008, provides a detailed overview of the financial structures of research universities, focusing on their primary revenue streams and expenditures. It highlights the shift in revenue composition, particularly the increasing reliance on federal grants and contracts as state appropriations decline for public institutions, and outlines the significant universit
DCA_Best_Practices_Manual_-_COGR_Interpretations_December_2007
The "DCA Best Practices Manual – COGR Interpretations" is a thorough analysis prepared by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to assist universities and research institutions in developing and negotiating Facilities & Administrative (F&A) cost rate proposals. The document interprets and responds to the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Cost Allocation (
COMPENSATION_EFFORT_COMMITMENTS_AND_CERTIFICATION
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a comprehensive review of the policies and practices governing compensation, effort commitments, and certification in the administration of federally sponsored research funds at universities and research institutions. Against the backdrop of evolving federal regulations—particularly OMB Circular A-21—and heightened fe
21_Questions_Paper
The document "21 Questions and Answers About University Technology Transfer," authored by Robert Hardy and published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a thorough overview of critical issues, challenges, and accomplishments related to technology transfer in U.S. universities. The document emphasizes that technology transfer, primarily through the licensing of inven
COGR_comments_to_NIH_on_the_proposed_policy_for_sharing_of_data
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 170 research universities and affiliated institutions, provided comprehensive feedback to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding its proposed policy for sharing data from Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS). While COGR supports the NIH’s objective to enhance research through broad data availability, it raises substantive
Technology_Transfer_in_U.S._Research_Universities
The document "Technology Transfer in U.S. Research Universities: Dispelling Common Myths," published by the Council on Governmental Relations in March 2000, addresses widespread misconceptions about university technology transfer. It highlights the significant role U.S. research universities play in moving scientific discoveries from academic labs to commercial markets, primarily through
